Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz Agree to Vice Presidential Debates on CBS and CNN

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Politics
15/08/2024 22h59

In an effort to provide more opportunities for the American people to engage with the vice presidential candidates, Senator JD Vance has accepted invitations for two debates against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The first debate is scheduled to be hosted by CBS News on October 1st, while the second debate is proposed on CNN, with a tentative date of September 18th.

Expressing his commitment to providing the American public with as many debates as possible, Senator JD Vance wrote on his official platform, "The American people deserve as many debates as possible." He happily announced that he would participate in both the CBS News and CNN debates against Governor Tim Walz.

Governor Tim Walz, on the other hand, has confirmed his acceptance of CBS News' invitation to debate Senator JD Vance on October 1st. CBS News had initially proposed four dates for the vice presidential debate, including September 17th, 24th, October 1st, and 8th. Although Governor Walz has not commented on the proposed debate on CNN scheduled for September 18th, Senator Vance has already expressed his enthusiasm for this debate as well.

The Harris campaign, however, has not yet responded to inquiries regarding Governor Walz's potential participation in the CNN debate. When asked about their stance, a CNN spokesperson stated that invitations have been extended to both vice presidential nominees for a debate in the fall. The spokesperson further emphasized CNN's commitment to providing platforms for leading candidates for President and Vice President, and expressed excitement for the upcoming debates.

It is worth noting that former President Donald Trump recently confirmed that he has accepted CBS News' invitation for a vice presidential debate, commending Senator JD Vance's performance as his running mate. However, no specific date for this debate was mentioned at the time.

In a recent rally, Governor Tim Walz enthusiastically expressed his eagerness to debate Senator JD Vance, stating, "I can't wait to debate the guy." This sets the stage for what promises to be an engaging and spirited exchange of ideas between the two vice presidential candidates.

Furthermore, both President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are slated to participate in a debate on September 10th, hosted by ABC News.

As the campaign trails heat up, the addition of these upcoming debates will undoubtedly provide valuable insights for voters as they evaluate the candidates vying for the second-highest office in the nation. American voters can look forward to watching these debates and hearing the perspectives of Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz on critical issues facing the nation.

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